Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura Dumfries

A treasure house of the history of Southwest Scotland, Dumfries Museum is centred on the eighteenth century windmill, which stands above the town. You will see fossil footprints left by prehistoric reptiles, the Wildlife of the Solway marshes, tools and weapons of the earliest peoples of the region, stone carvings of Scotland's first Christians and everyday things of the Victorian farm, workshop and home. On the topmost floor of the museum is the Camera Obscura this historic astronomical instrument gives fascinating panoramic views over the town, on clear days the range is many miles.

Opening Times
Dumfries Museum: Open All Year
April to September: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm
October to March: Tuesday to Saturday 2pm-5pm

Camera Obscura: Open
April to September: Monday to Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 2pm-5pm.

Admission
Dumfries Museum: Free Admission

Camera Obscura: Admission:Adults: £1.50, Concession: 75p

With thanks to: Dumfries & Galloway Museum Service

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